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The Bicolor goatfish (Parupeneus barberinoides) is a saltwater fish of the family Mullidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The bicolor goatfish is a goatfish (Mullidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a strikingly bicoloured body: the front is red-brown, the rear whitish with a yellow tail, and it has a pair of long chin barbels with which it searches the sediment. Adults live solitarily, juveniles in schools, usually near coral reefs in protected waters such as bays and lagoons. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates. The species is a food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bicolor goatfish?
The Bicolor goatfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Strikingly two-coloured body; long chin barbels for searching the sediment.
Where does the Bicolor goatfish live?
The Bicolor goatfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Pacific; coral reefs in bays and lagoons.
How big does the Bicolor goatfish get?
The Bicolor goatfish grows to a maximum of about 30 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Bicolor goatfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bicolor goatfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bicolor goatfish edible?
Yes, the Bicolor goatfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Parupeneus
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